Water properties for betta

Any betta, whether king betta, regular betta, or giant betta, must reside in the freshwater only. When they live their wildlife, they live in rice paddies, slow-moving streams, shallow swamps, and ponds. Sometime in the river as well.

Many of us already know that the water current in ponds and streams is totally different from the tap water. Tap water has many other additives, chemicals, and treatments that make human life no doubt healthy, but it makes fish life unhealthy by a significant margin.

Tap water

Tap water contains chlorine in it, which makes it sterile. This chemical, especially chlorine, will kill your betta immediately if you don't clean the tap water before putting it in your fish tank or aquarium.

Every water, irrespective of its nature, contains different sources and characteristics of acidity, salts, pH, minerals, and density. If tap water needs to be used, it should be cleaned of any dangerous chemicals or treatment that is harmful to your fish, no matter if that water is perfectly suitable for you and your health.

Bottled water

There are many bottled water available on the market with labels on their packaging as betta water. These bottles are commonly seen in pet shops, betta shops, or online.

Near to professionals and doctors, this bottled water is the cheapest source for your betta. It may be the same as mineral water, as it is true that bottled water has beneficial minerals which are natural and healthy for your betta.

But if we see the pH level in bottled water, it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. And even slight pH water can affect your betta in so many ways.

It is best to carry a pH device when buying water for your betta.

Pet store water

Some pet stores have professional aquatic water, which is pre-conditioned for bettas. This is by far different from fresh water, but it contains the attributes suitable for bettas.

If you ever want to purchase water for your pet, do not hesitate or give a second thought about going to the pet store and asking them about it. They have all sorts of knowledge about every environment that bettas should reside in. Maybe you catch up with a thing or two.

Water that bettas should never live in

Distilled water

Distilled should be avoided all the time. It is the worst choice when it comes down to aquarium water. They are not pure; many treatments and chemicals are involved in them. And there are no minerals at all.

Koi betta fish need water minerals to live happily and for a little longer.

Distilled water is also expensive and not worth the money or their properties.